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Oct 26th, 2006 at 11:29am
 
10/18/06 - Haircut=excessive trim; oh well.
10/19 - WC (Redkin Densify, Finish Up)
10/20 - CO  no towel dry
10/21 - Satin pillowcase, tied hair up in "biscuit" for bedtime.
10/22 - Aveda jojoba to ends, brushed entire length. Let sit for 2 hours prior to CWC.
Next CWC planned for 10/25 or 26, depending on need.
10/23 - Plan is: One drop jojoba (temples and below) brushed through each night at bedtime, tie loose high ponytail. One CWC shampoo per week. C-Nexxus/Suave, W-Redken Densify, C-Redken Finish Up. Any other "washings" shall be Redken Finish Up (CO).
10/24 - Jojoba at bedtime.
10/25 - No telling what had all built up on my scalp and in my hair after years of ineffective haircare practice, so I decided today would include my first ACV; clean slate, as it were.
First, I entered the shower with last night's jojoba in my hair from temples down. I proceeded to enjoy a full-head shampoo. Next came the ACV (recipe Anais); I left that in while continuing my shower. After rinsing out the ACV, I moved on to a full head conditioner (combed through), got out of the shower for a shave. Reentered the shower for a cool rinse of conditioner. Patted the excess drippings from my hair with a towel. Finished up with jojoba (temples down); finger-combed through. Once hair is dry, I will BBB jojoba thoroughly.
*The most striking difference I've noticed during this first week is that I am not getting anywhere near the previous amount of hair in my comb or brush. No longer brutal to my hair. This alone is a major success.
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Reply #1 - Oct 26th, 2006 at 12:30pm
 
Less shedding is fantastic!  Be sure to let us know what other changes you notice.  You are on the road to healthier, better looking hair!
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Reply #2 - Oct 26th, 2006 at 9:24pm
 
Yay!  You've started a journal!!
Have you read about combing your hair with a wide toothed comb, starting at the bottom and working your way toward your scalp?  With wavy hair it is extra important 'cause our hairtype tangles easily.  Finger combing is also very good for wavies.
I only use the BBB when I haven't washed my hair for more than two days to distribute the natural oil from my scalp down the hair.  Brushing wavy hair can make it really bushy.

Have you learned to braid yet?
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Reply #3 - Oct 27th, 2006 at 1:17am
 
Sakina, I couldn't agree with you more about BBBing. Plus, when I brush my hair at this time of year, static electricity takes over BIG time. However, I'm really only using the brush to spread the oils, as you suggest. It frizzes like crazy, then I ponytail it for a while, particularly overnight.

My ex-girlfriend (ouch, that's the first time I've written that) taught me how to comb her waist-length, wavy hair from the bottom up. I did it for her, but rarely had the patience to do it for my own hair. I learned a lot from that woman...sadly, most of it too late for us.

As of the last seven days, I've turned almost exclusively to the wide-tooth comb, and (mostly) finger-combing. I'm certain this is the main reason I'm losing less hair. I'm no longer forcefully raking through the tangles. Nevertheless, I certainly appreciate you mentioning it. This is all very new to me.

Have I learned to braid yet? Actually, I took a shot at that this afternoon. Grin That's going to take lots of practice. I feel like I need at least one more hand. Next time one of my daughters come over, I'll ask for a tutorial. They used to love braiding Daddy's hair and putting make-up on me when they were little. They'd giggle constantly. Aaaah, memories.
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Reply #4 - Oct 27th, 2006 at 7:18am
 
Practice, practice, practice.  That is what it takes to become proficient in braiding your own hair.  You just have to train those fingers to hold the hair while you are doing the cross-overs (or unders if you are doing dutch braiding).
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Reply #5 - Oct 27th, 2006 at 11:08am
 
As bb says, practice!  But, the key I've learned is that you've got to practice on your own hair.  I can braid a horse's mane (upwards of 20 seperate little braids, all sewn in) in a 1/2 hour, but it seems to take forever for me to do a single braid in my own hair.  Somehow the two don't seem to relate to my fingers.   Tongue
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Reply #6 - Oct 27th, 2006 at 11:22am
 
"LongLocks Hair Braiding Basics" describes the first step as: Divide all the hair into three even sections and comb each section smooth.

Here are my first (very basic) questions.
1) How can I tell whether I have successfully created three equal sections? I can't really see the sections on the back of my head.

2) How do I comb out the individual sections while maintaining the three distinct divisions?
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Reply #7 - Oct 27th, 2006 at 11:54am
 
Neat journal!  I see your trucking along well Cool  I am happy your using the jojoba oil, I cannot live without it!  I enjoyed reading about your daughters, what a cool Dad you are Smiley.  I had a thought or two and wanted to ask...do you wear a helmet when you ride your bike?  I would wear a helmet myself but covered my hair with a bandana or dew rag under it.  Alot of bikers I've know have very dry hair and beards from the wind.  I know riding time is cut short for winter but perhaps a bandana can cut down on drying out your hair when you do ride?  I have to ask...do you what OCC?  I do and enjoy Dad Tuttle ranging on his kids Grin
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Reply #8 - Oct 27th, 2006 at 12:43pm
 
Thank you for the compliments, Lisabelle...you're very sweet. I cannot imagine life without my "kids." All three, Tanya (18), Katie (20), and Tyler (22) influence and enrich my life daily.

Yes, I do wear a helmet; the thought of hitting the pavement without protecting my noggin scares the hell out of me. I had worn a doo-rag in the past, but I never considered that it might decrease the drying of my hair. Thanks for the idea. I will give it a try. When riding season rolls around again, I will definitely try applying jojoba before taking off.

As for OCC, I haven't watched them in some time. Up until my St. Louis Cardinals made it into the World Series, I had been without a TV for about nine months. The old one broke, and I never replaced it, until last week. The Teutels are entertaining to be sure, but I had stopped watching them and most television about a year and a half ago when I realized too many hours of my life were slipping away on the Lazy-Boy. These days, the time I used to spend in front of the tube is dedicated doing things I consider more productive. I go out with friends or family, I exercise, meditate, read, and work on "to do" stuff around the house. Yeah, I also spend time on the internet, but mostly on discussion forums furthering my knowledge...the conversation is often good too.

That's more info than you asked for...but you got me on a roll. Wink
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Reply #9 - Oct 27th, 2006 at 5:34pm
 
Not to worry!  We love to hear about you! Cheesy
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Reply #10 - Oct 27th, 2006 at 8:39pm
 
hairapparent wrote on Oct 27th, 2006 at 11:22am:
"LongLocks Hair Braiding Basics" describes the first step as: Divide all the hair into three even sections and comb each section smooth.

Here are my first (very basic) questions.
1) How can I tell whether I have successfully created three equal sections? I can't really see the sections on the back of my head.

2) How do I comb out the individual sections while maintaining the three distinct divisions?


1.  Getting the sections even takes a bit of practice.  I separate my hair into the sections, then just "feel" the thickness of the sections to see if they feel about the same.

2.  I will comb the sections after I have braided several crossovers, but then I just braid away.  I will hold all three sections in one hand, allowing the other to comb the sections.  I do make sure that I detangle after each set of crossovers so that my hair doesn't rebraid.
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Reply #11 - Oct 27th, 2006 at 9:35pm
 
That helps. Now I'll just have to do it until I get the feel and coordination down. Thanks again.
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Reply #13 - Oct 28th, 2006 at 8:18pm
 
ummmmmm...... let me guess...... you're a Cardinals fan?   Cool Roll Eyes Grin
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Reply #14 - Oct 29th, 2006 at 6:28pm
 
bikerbraid wrote on Oct 28th, 2006 at 8:18pm:
ummmmmm...... let me guess...... you're a Cardinals fan?   Cool Roll Eyes Grin


Well, sure. That and I'm trying to spruce up my journal with a bit of personality. Wink
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